Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Tanaka Masao with a strange expression.
How could someone willingly put themselves down and be so obedient? Could it be...
"Fei Zhai Jun, you're not a masochist, are you?"
"Hey, hey, please don't mistake my noble qualities of being refined, gentle, and humble for some strange fetish, okay?"
Listening to Tanaka Masao's rebuttal, Kasumigaoka Utaha's expression was peculiar.
"You're so thick-skinned! How can someone praise themselves so shamelessly?
Even I, who am as beautiful as a flower and incredibly talented, rarely praise myself like that."
Hearing Kasumigaoka Utaha's humble words, Tanaka Masao nodded.
"You are indeed more modest; you used one less idiom to praise yourself than I did.
I like to be friends with humble people the most. Do you want to exchange contact information?"
"If you insist...
I can reluctantly agree."
Kasumigaoka Utaha took out her phone. Through their simple conversation, although Tanaka Masao's image was somewhat different from what she had imagined.
But at this moment, she was more willing to believe that he was the author of "i want to eat your pancreas."
She also found such a coincidence to be too wonderful and unreal.
It was like casually greeting a random NPC on the street, and the next second, they transform into Superman and shoot into the sky.
As for Tanaka Masao, if he wasn't the author and was just deceiving her, then she would just consider him an acquaintance to be used. If something came up, she might even be able to ask him for help.
Kasumigaoka Utaha saved Tanaka Masao's contact as "Fei Zhai Author." Then she glanced at the name he had saved for her.
"Kasumigaoka Utaha."
Why is the contact name so formal? It feels so boring.
Tanaka Masao picked up one of his books and handed it to Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"How about it, Kasumigaoka-san, would you like to read my work?"
"Fei Zhai Jun, you're using the wrong word. It shouldn't be 'read,' it should be 'appreciate' or 'enjoy,' and..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha corrected him. The word 'read' made it sound like Tanaka Masao was much more skilled than her, and she didn't want to needlessly put herself below anyone.
She reached out and took the book, then looked up at Tanaka Masao and continued.
"What should you call me again?"
Tanaka Masao was a bit helpless. It was just a title, why was she being so particular?
Sigh, maybe she's lonely and has no friends because she's usually by herself. I'll satisfy you then.
"Senior."
"What is it, Junior Tanaka?"
Tanaka Masao's 'Senior' was not answered by Kasumigaoka Utaha, but by Fujiwara Chika, who had returned after buying books.
As soon as she came back, she saw Kasumigaoka Utaha next to Tanaka Masao.
[What a beautiful girl. When did Junior Tanaka meet her?]
Kasumigaoka Utaha and Fujiwara Chika looked at each other, equally surprised by each other's beauty.
[It's been a long time since I've met an opponent who can rival me.]
From their conversation just now, she quickly deduced the relationship between Tanaka Masao and Fujiwara Chika, which brought a faint smile to her lips.
[Things suddenly got interesting, and I think I know how to get my revenge.]
"Student, Junior Tanaka's 'Senior' just now was directed at me. May I ask who you are?"
Fujiwara Chika, who was initially confused and curious, narrowed her eyes instantly upon hearing this.
For some reason, she suddenly felt like someone was trying to snatch her toy.
Although she might not be very fond of this toy, it wasn't something others could just snatch away.
"I am Fujiwara Chika, Junior Tanaka's Senior."
Looking at the serious-faced Fujiwara Chika, who seemed to be declaring her ownership, Kasumigaoka Utaha appeared calm and composed.
She crossed her arms and said in a somewhat provocative tone.
"What a coincidence, I am Kasumigaoka Utaha, also Junior Tanaka's Senior."
Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.
"Kasumigaoka Utaha? I've never heard Junior Tanaka mention you. Are you even in his social circle?"
Fujiwara Chika launched her first move: [Where did this nobody come from?]
By leveraging the fact that she had known Tanaka Masao longer and was familiar with his social circle, she emphasized her legitimate position.
Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't know that Fujiwara Chika and Tanaka Masao had only known each other for two weeks.
If she had known, she would have played an immunity card.
Because even though two weeks was longer than her two minutes, in human interaction, it was completely negligible.
She was unaware of the situation, so in her subconscious, Tanaka Masao and Fujiwara Chika must have known each other for a long time and had a very close relationship.
After all, if a boy and a girl go out on a weekend date, even if they're not a couple, they're still good friends who have some feelings for each other.
Since she was at a disadvantage in terms of their bond, she had no choice but to...
Kasumigaoka Utaha thought for a moment and retorted.
"It's perfectly normal that you haven't heard of me. Junior Tanaka and I just met. We're the type who hit it off immediately and regret not meeting sooner."
There it was, Kasumigaoka Utaha used [Childhood Sweethearts Can't Beat a Newcomer].
What's the use of knowing someone for a long time? Sometimes, two people who are meant to be together only need one glance to outweigh years of daily companionship.
"A troublesome person."
Both of them thought this simultaneously and began their second round of attack.
"I've done this and that with Junior Tanaka, and we both had a great time."
Fujiwara Chika used [Established Fact].
She and Tanaka Masao had been through so much; how could her position be easily shaken?
As for what 'this and that' meant, she left that to the other party's imagination. The point was, they were very intimate.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze was somewhat strange. Well, the 'this and that' she imagined in her mind was indeed 'this and that.'
After all, she was 'Old Fat Xia,' and her thoughts were much more mature than a pure young lady from a prominent family like Fujiwara Chika.
Kasumigaoka Utaha showed an extremely seductive smile, full of teasing intent.
"If Junior Tanaka wants to, I can also do this and that with him."
Whether on purpose or not, she shifted her legs, which were encased in black tights, as she spoke.
In a conversation, even small body movements can attract others' attention.
Fujiwara Chika glanced at her, a little displeased.
[Hmph, what does this bad woman mean? Junior Tanaka is not someone who can be seduced.]
Tanaka Masao also subconsciously glanced at her.
[Oh, what a bad woman. For a bad guy, the righteous Lord Tanaka should teach her a lesson, leaving a deep impression.]
As for how deep, that would naturally be...