Conquering Villains and Capturing Targets Is Harder in Real Life than in Games

38: You'd be so much more attractive if you just kept your mouth closed!

"You guys did all of this for us?"

Satoru smiled. "Well, Mika-chan's the one who deserves all the real credit. Fuyuki-chan and I just helped carry things in."

Mika shook her head humbly. "What credit? I just made a few calls to some talented craftsmen and tailors I knew. They're the ones truly deserving of praise." Mika walked over and held Shizuka's hands. In a warm voice she said, "I know using already made products isn't as meaningful as using the ones you make yourselves but-"

Shizuk pressed her forehead to her friend's. "Uuun, it's alright...I understand your intentions. Thank you, Mii-chan." She turned to Satoru and Fuyuki with moist eyes that reflected her sentiments. "And thanks to you too, Satoru-kun, and Fuu-chan. Truly."

Sorry, I made you all worried.

Fuyuki dashed over and pulled both her friends into a hug. "Stuuupid! What's thanks amongst friends? Besides, seeing your half-dead face these past few days was super annoying. Your dark circles are unbelievably ugly, Shii-chan! Stress, physical exertion, and time, really are the enemies of beauty!"

Shizuka poked Fuyuki's side in retaliation. "Way to ruin the moment! You know, you'd be so much more attractive if you just kept your mouth closed!"

Fuyuki leaned in closer and whispered in Shizuka's ear, "But if I did that, you wouldn't be able to hear my enchanting voice and that would truly be a tragedy wouldn't it?" Then, she lightly pressed her lips onto Shizuka's earlobe.

Shizuka smacked Fuyuki's face away. "Ew, gross!"

Giggling, Mika separated the two. "Remember you can't NTR, Fuu-chan."

Fuyukj glimpsed at Madoka who had an unreadable expression on his face and reflexively held up her hands. "Sorry, Madoka-kun! You know I was just messing around right? Don't hold it against me!" She pushed Shizuka towards Madoka. "Here you can have this one back! She's not worth fighting over!"

Shizuka scowled. "Are you my friend or not?!"

Fuyuki grinned. "I'm your friend who's also a fan of Madoka-kun."

"Who's the traitor now?"

Behind them, Sakaki sniffled loudly. "Female friendships are so moving!"

Megu shook her head but found herself unable to keep from smiling. "You're as exaggerated as always."

"Says the one who cried in front of the entire class."

Megu blushed. "S-Shut up! I didn't cry! Dust just got into my eye!"

"Uh huh."

A few steps away from them was Arisa who was crying tears of happiness and Yuki who was passing her tissues.

Hayato sighed. "Everyone's flirting with one another. I want to be part of a couple too~" Turning to Kiri who stood by the clothing rack examining the costumes that had been fashioned by professional tailors, he jokingly called out, "Hey Suzumori, do you want to go out with me?"

Without looking up, Kiri replied, "No."

A few classmates howled in laughter. "Tachibana got turned down!"

Hayato clutched his heart and pretended to be deeply hurt. "Awww, why not? Don't you think we make a pretty good pair?"

"No comment."