You Will Regret This Ichinose! [164]

Inside the room, two figures sat on the floor, game controllers in hand, their eyes locked onto the screen in front of them.

Kamuro Masumi, focused on the game, clicked her tongue in annoyance.

"Can you not stand so close to me? You’re blocking my view."

"I… can’t help it!"

Uesugi frantically mashed his controller, maneuvering his in-game character to dodge the relentless onslaught of enemy projectiles.

"Watch out! Another wave is coming!"

"I know—"

BZZZT!

"Hahahaha, you died!"

Uesugi wasted no time rubbing it in.

"Shut up and pay attention! I’m respawning in a second!"

Kamuro Masumi lifted her foot and gave Uesugi a light kick.

"Of course, I’ve got this under—"

BZZZT!

"Ah, crap—"

His character immediately perished.

"Ha! Looks like someone’s ‘amazing skills’ aren’t so amazing after all!"

Kamuro Masumi’s frustration was instantly replaced with smug satisfaction as she nudged Uesugi with her elbow, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Ahem. That round didn’t count. Let’s go again."

Uesugi coughed, his pride slightly bruised.

Kamuro Masumi rolled her eyes.

"Didn’t you say last round was the final one?"

"Well, that round didn’t count either. Two more!"

Uesugi shamelessly made up the rules as he went.

"Besides, weren’t you the one who said you’d comfort me and keep me company?"

"About that…"

Kamuro Masumi’s voice trailed off.

By now, she had a pretty good idea why Ichinose had left Uesugi alone in the dorms to go study with her classmates.

"Hmm?"

Uesugi narrowed his eyes.

Kamuro’s hesitation sent a clear signal—she was hiding something.

"Masumi… are you keeping something from me?"

"Well…"

Kamuro Masumi’s gaze wavered as she absentmindedly twirled a strand of her violet hair between her fingers.

"Masumi. That’s an order."

Uesugi’s voice turned eerily calm.

A look of internal struggle flickered across Kamuro Masumi’s face.

Finally, she clenched her teeth, shut her eyes, and sighed.

"Actually…"

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"WHAT?!"

A loud shout erupted from the boys’ dormitory, startling the birds outside into taking flight.

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Ding-dong~

The sound of the doorbell echoed through Sakayanagi Arisu’s room.

Fresh out of the bath, she casually leaned on her cane and made her way to the door.

"Now, who might that be?"

Even though she had already seen the visitor through the peephole, she still asked with playful curiosity.

After all, Kamuro Masumi usually avoided her like the plague.

"I need to ask you something."

Kamuro Masumi’s voice carried an uncharacteristic sincerity.

Sakayanagi Arisu opened the door with a soft smile.

"My, my. What a rare guest. To what do I owe the pleasu—"

"Ahaha, finally, you’re in my grasp!"

A deep voice interrupted her.

Uesugi grinned wickedly before unceremoniously scooping up Sakayanagi Arisu into his arms.

For a brief moment, a flicker of panic crossed her face at the unexpected action.

But as soon as she recognized the perpetrator, she immediately relaxed.

"Good evening, Genius-kun."

Still nestled in his arms, Sakayanagi Arisu lightly caressed his cheek, speaking in a teasing tone.

"Don’t try to sweet-talk me."

Ignoring her gesture, Uesugi carried her over to her bed, swiftly snatching her cane away before pulling up a chair.

Striking a dramatic pose, he steepled his fingers and declared—

"Confess, Sakayanagi. If you do, I might go easy on you."

"Confess?"

Sakayanagi Arisu blinked in mock innocence before glancing at Kamuro Masumi, who was awkwardly avoiding eye contact.

She smiled.

"Masumi… did you betray me?"

"I—"

"Enough!"

Uesugi suddenly stood up.

With one hand, he placed it on Kamuro Masumi’s shoulder, pulling her toward him with righteous authority.

"She’s not yours—Masumi is mine!"

"Oh dear, Genius-kun. That won’t do at all. I am Masumi’s true owner."

"No, I’m the one she likes most!"

"Incorrect. The correct answer is me."

"Me!"

"No, me."

"Mine."

"Mine."

"You two…"

Kamuro Masumi, who had been silently watching their ridiculous back-and-forth, finally spoke up.

"Hmm?"

Uesugi turned to her, puzzled.

"Go to hell!"

BAM!

With zero hesitation, Kamuro Masumi kicked Uesugi straight onto the bed.

Still lying there, Sakayanagi Arisu shifted slightly, watching the scene unfold with amusement.

"Oh my, Masumi seems angry."

"Then… I’ll just use you to make her happy!"

From the bed, Uesugi suddenly turned toward Sakayanagi Arisu and picked her up again.

His expression turned menacing.

"How dare you leak information about me. Confess!"

"I don’t see it as a mistake. In fact, I’d say it was the right thing to do."

Rather than panicking, Sakayanagi Arisu simply smiled as she looked him in the eye.

"What now, Genius-kun? Are you going to punish me?"

"Oh, absolutely."

With that, Uesugi pulled out a marker and slowly grinned.

"What do you think would happen if I drew a turtle on your face and sent the picture to your dear father? Think he’d be pleased?"

"You…"

For the first time, a crack appeared in Sakayanagi Arisu’s composed demeanor.

"Genius-kun, that’s not a very good idea. I might actually get angry."

"If you weren’t angry, then punishing you wouldn’t be fun now, would it?"

Uesugi smirked.

"Relax. I’d never damage that pretty little face of yours. This is just washable kid-friendly paint. It’s completely non-toxic—you could eat it and be fine."

As he spoke, he uncapped the marker and slowly moved it toward her.

"No!"

Seeing the marker inching closer, Sakayanagi Arisu finally began to struggle, twisting her head from side to side in a rare display of resistance.

Her bare, porcelain-white legs kicked wildly in protest.

Uesugi turned toward Kamuro Masumi.

"Masumi, it’s your turn! Hold her down!"

"You dare?! Masumi, get him off me!"

Sakayanagi Arisu snapped, her voice sharp.

"Masumi, that’s an order!"

"Masumi, that’s a command!"

"Give it up, Sakayanagi! I am Masumi’s true master!"

"Such delusions. It’s better for you to wake up now, Genius-kun."

Both turned to face Kamuro Masumi.

"Masumi, remember how she used to exploit you?"

"Masumi, remember how you vowed to crush him underfoot?"

Kamuro Masumi slowly lifted a hand to her chin, deep in thought.

I’ve already stomped on Uesugi once today…

But seeing the ever-so-perfect Sakayanagi Arisu squirm like this…

The decision was clear.

Kamuro Masumi turned her gaze toward Sakayanagi Arisu.

For the first time, an excited, mischievous thrill sparked in her heart.

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