We’re next-door neighbors and have grown up together since childhood. Lately, though, she’s become even more spoiled, acting like a little queen and constantly making fun of me. “You’re such a wimp.” “There’s no way I’d ever date Kensuka.” “You don’t even have the guts to pin me down anyway.” After being provoked relentlessly, I finally reached my breaking point… “Mashiro, you said it yourself.” —The next morning.