1. The Student Council's Stupid Idea (That Somehow Involves Me)
"I've made a grave mistake," I whispered as the crowd roared.
Up on the stage, under a glittering banner that read "Kiss Auction – Bid for Love!", I stood, tied to a prop throne, wearing a badly-fitted tuxedo, fake rose petals stuck in my hair, and the growing realization that I might not survive high school.
Let's rewind 24 hours.
"Kazuki!" Ayaka barked, tossing a flyer at my face. "Festival's this weekend. The student council's organizing some kiss auction thing, and they need participants."
"And you immediately thought of me?"
"You've got that whole 'accidentally flustered virgin protagonist' vibe. Girls eat that up."
"I'm not flattered. At all."
"You're welcome."
Before I could protest further, Lilith materialized beside me like a suspicious puff of perfume and whispered:
"I already bribed the student council. You're headlining."
And just like that, I was screwed.
2. Let the Auction Begin (Kill Me)
