Meeting with the culprit.

—Is Aneko feeling better? Chizu asks me with a worried tone.

The day before, we had concluded that Aneko would sleep again at home. The fact of being alone frightened her. As for Anzu and Masuko, they seemed jealous to leave Aneko with me, so they also came.

Clearly, all his harem is at home…

I love it…

Shut up, seriously!

I shrug my shoulders and answer him.

—I don't know.

—I see. Are you planning to do anything today?

—We need to follow Yamaguchi and Maeda to confirm our suspicions.

—You think they did this?

—Yeah, it's a good bet.

—I hope you're right, big brother.

So do I…

The girls got up one after the other and we enjoyed our breakfast.

Aneko seemed calmer, as if she had forgotten her torments. She smiled.

Is she hiding her worries?

After being full, we went directly to the group to execute our plan.

I make a phone call to Masuko.

—Ready?

—Ready for action, darling.

— Masuko! Stop calling him darling!

—Roger!

Sakamoto Ryota, dream Kinari otaku.

Is it really a good idea to leave these two crazy girls together?

Our trap is set, we just have to wait for the beast to fall in.

While waiting, Anzu asks me.

—After having settled this story, will you come with me to the mall?

Damn, it's not the time!

She insists, and adds.

—I would like you to help me to choose a dress for the Kanagawa Party, that's tomorrow!

I accept with a nod, then I make her mime to be silent.

And stop smiling like that, you're too cute!

A few hours later.

— Look, Anzu!

—Is that Yamaguchi-kun?

—Yes, it is.

I hurriedly grab my phone.

—Hello, Aneko?

—Yes, dear?

—Does Yamaguchi-kun regularly pass by your house?

—I've never seen him in my neighbourhood, dear.

—I'll call you back later.

After I hung up, I noticed that Yamaguchi had retrieved a letter from his backpack.

No doubt, he is the culprit…

Anzu and I run to him shouting his name.

After having joined him, he scrutinised us, hid the object behind him then asked us what we were doing here.

I retorted, imitating Shinichi Kudo.

—And you, what are you doing here!?

You won't make the weight, I read all the detective manga of the Japanese catalogue.

—I drop an envelope to Aneko.

I took off the letter that Yamaguchi was holding in his hands and, in my eagerness, opened it.

Sorry for all these letters, my friend sent them to you, I must meet you as soon as possible to clear everything up. Sorry again.

What the hell is this again!? Yamaguchi's friend sent them to him? So he's not the culprit?

—Who sent these to Aneko?

—It's Maeda, he tells me shyly.

— Maeda? No way… Why did he do that? I'm curious!

Stop looking like Chitanda Eru, silly.

—Maeda has been in love with Inoue since the beginning of the school year. When he confessed his feelings to her during the vacations, Inoue rejected him and was furious. He felt jealous when he saw the two of you flirting, and decided to write these letters. At first I didn't know about all this stuff. But when I saw Aneko's tears, I knew right away that Maeda was doing something wrong. After discussing it with him, he told me everything. And in turn, I wanted to tell Inoue everything…

I'm in total confusion.

Wait, is that what Chizu is bragging about when he talks about the achievements of 3D friends? I'm disgusted, how can his selfishness be so childish?

I grab my phone, call Aneko, and give it to Yamaguchi so he can explain himself to her. He puts the phone on speakerphone.

—Hello Aneko? This is Yamaguchi.

— Yamaguchi? What's up?

—Maeda wrote the letters you received. He's … he's in love with you! He felt jealous when he noticed you and Yamazaki-kun…

—I see, but I can't help it,' she said in an embarrassed voice, 'I'm completely in love with my darling!

I can hear everything, stupid.

—Aneko! I also am in love with my darling!

Sizzling sounds interrupt the conversation momentarily.

What the hell are those two crazy girls doing?

—Sorry, Yamaguchi-kun, I'm here!

—Sorry about that, Inoue-Chan.

—Alright, don't worry!

—Come back here Aneko, you'll see I have the biggest breasts!

Yamaguchi hangs up.

I've never been so embarrassed in my life.

And I'm so happy… Kinari dreams in love.

Lock that pervert up!

We turn to the young man, and tell him that we hope he will do what is necessary to explain to Maeda how much he made Aneko suffer.

Maeda, you're a bit like Yui, I feel bad for you…

Yamaguchi nods apologise, and then greets us.

After he left, Anzu pulled my sleeve and whispered to me, in a soft voice.

—Can we go to the mall to buy my dress now?

I thought she would have forgotten, what a pain…

—Yes, yes.

When we arrived, she whispered in the corner of my ear.

—It's been a long time since we've been alone.

It's only been two chapters, silly.

She grabs my arm, and articulates sensually.

—Both of us.

This delicacy, I'm going to break down, find myself in a thousand pieces, then melt because she's way too cute!

Have you gone crazy too?

Shut up, nerds.

—It's crowded in here!

It's true that the crowd is oppressive. But that's not going to interfere with my goal.

During this outing, I have only one thing in mind. To know more about the secret which links Anzu to Sakai.

The young girl stops in front of a shop window and is ecstatic at the sight of a dress.

—What is this face, Anzu?

—Don't make fun! I want it at all costs, it is beautiful!

But pick up your drool at least, it's disgusting, there…

We enter the store.

What am I doing in such a sanctuary?

—It is too beautiful! I'm going to try it on!

—Yes, yes, go ahead.

I'm tired of this day, seriously. How does Oreki Hôtarô manage to save so much energy?

The curtain opens suddenly.

—What do you think, Kinari?

Kurumi Tokisaki.

— Kinari?

Her silky hair falling on her shoulders, rising up to her chest. That red glow dress is radiant. The lace on the sleeves gives a mature look and the white ribbon around her pelvis reminds her innocence.

This harmony is worthy of a 2D heroine.

—I like it.

—Say it again, I didn't hear you, silly.

You heard me right.

—I like it!

—Thanks, darling.

What is she playing at?

—Stop it!

—Would you prefer that I call you darling?

I'll…

—Call me Kinari.

—That's fine with me, sensei.

I'll kill her.

—Shut up, stupid!

—Yes, yes, Kinari,' she said, sticking her tongue out at me.

Damn, even when she sticks her tongue out she's so cute, she looks like a happy stuffed animal…

—I'm a little thirsty. Would you like to sit down in a cafe?

—Are you the one to suggest something? That's unusual. Yes, I'm with you, Kinari,' she answers, putting her head against my shoulder.

Move aside…

We sit down and notice Yoshida, who is a few metres away from our table. That girl… I haven't seen her for weeks.

The last time was for the posters for the sports events?

Those were the days, Kinari dreamed jaggedly.

This tsundere must not destroy my goal. I must learn more about the relationship between Sakai and Anzu at all costs.

I choose to go slowly. I then started the conversation with Anzu.

—I liked the stuffed animal that you gave me last time, I said to him while trying to smile.

Perfect, I make a reference to Sakai and I hide my game by saying something affectionate.

—Masuko is right, your smile is creepy.

Why the hell did I try to smile? I'm such an idiot.

Suddenly, Yoshida comes up to us, flashes a smile, then cuts off our conversation.

—Hello, sensei.

—Hi, Yoshida-Chan.

What does that girl want from me!

—Can I sit with you? she asks with a smile.

—Yes, yes, you can come, Yoshida-Chan,' said Anzu.

My plan falls through, and to top it all off, Yoshida sits next to me.

We all order a drink, then Yoshida whispers to me.

—Were you on a date, sensei?

—No, I wasn't.

She had been there for five minutes, and she didn't stop smiling for even a second. That's even creepier than my smile.

—That's good.

—Why, Yoshida-Chan?

Anzu takes a sip of her lemonade.

—Because I love my sensei!

She spits the whole drink on the table.

Yoshida shouted so intensely that the whole room was staring at us.

I hate this harem.

—What are you talking about, Yoshida-Chan?

—I love my sensei! I love him more than anyone else!

I should never have tried to adapt to this 3D universe.

—But why?

This heroine stays very calm, while my heart beats a thousand times an hour…

—Because he saved me. But you, why do you care so much?

—Because I care about him!

She… She cares about me?

Her cheeks flush, then she mumbles as she stands up.

—I leave you, I go to the toilet.

Is it possible to die and be reincarnated as a spider? Guide me Kumoko!

—Sensei?

—Yes?

—Would you … like to be my friend?' she asked, placing her hands between her thighs.

Friends? What is she saying?

She adds.

—You know, I would like to get to know you. You were so classy on the bus. It's thanks to you that I have changed so much! Thanks to you I can open up to others, I have the strength, the courage to tell them what I feel directly. As soon as I saw you take the lead, and explode the entrails of this old guy, I was so glued that you became my example! I wouldn't leave you with anyone, I want you just for me, because you are my idol, sensei. Actually, I wanted to ask you out, but a friend told me that we should be friends first!

I'm tired of things changing, and things never changing.

I was given a second chance, a dumb otaku, so everyone deserves one. Yes, that's right, it's my turn to reach out to someone, whether she's haughty, self-centred, a pure tsundere, whatever.

Because I'm tired of things changing, and things never changing.

I inhale deeply, and declare.

—I will Yoshida-Chan!

Sakamoto Ryota: Main character stuck in a Battle Royal F P S. (Btooom!)

Shinichi Kudo: Main character detective. (Detective Conan)

Chitanda Eru: Curious main character. (Hyouka)

Yui: Main character in the centre of a love triangle. (Oregairu)

Oreki Hôtarô: Main character. (Hyouka)

Kurumi Tokisaki: Female character wearing a blood red dress. (Date a Live)