Chapter 59

"Who's the King!!!"

Everyone drew lots.

First, the King is...

"Oh, it's me."

The first memorable King was Arisa.

Since it was the first round, Arisa started to ponder deeply.

"Then... how about the person with number 4 performs a one-shot act or shows off a special skill?"

Perhaps due to her serious personality, she gave a safe command.

And the crucial person with number 4...

"Number 4 is me!"

It was Chiharu.

"Still, a one-shot act or a special skill... Ah, I know. I'm good at submission holds. So, Soichiro, please stand up."

"Huh? Why me..."

"Because you can't do it alone, can you?"

Don't try to do a one-shot act that you can't do alone.

Soichiro complained but still lent a hand to Chiharu.

At that moment...

Soichiro's body was flipped over.

And when he realized, Soichiro was being choked by Chiharu's legs.

"Give up, give up... Is it good enough already?!"

He shouted in pain.

However, Yuzuki saw that he was secretly enjoying it.

Being sandwiched between Chiharu's thighs, it was probably a perk for Soichiro.

Such a perk lasted for about ten seconds.

Sigh, why do I have to go through this... Soichiro sat back on the sofa with such an attitude.

"...Now that I think about it, it's not good to involve others without specifying a number, right?"

Arisa pointed out something that should have been obvious.

Ayaka nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. It ruins the game, so let's make it a rule to specify a number from now on."

So, the rules were reconfirmed...

And the lots were drawn again.

This time, the King is...

"Hmm, it's me. ...I'd like to get back at Chiharu if possible."

"You have to specify a number!"

"I know."

After becoming the King, Soichiro thought for a while...

"Number 5, do ten squats. How about that?"

"Number 5 is me. Squats, huh... Should I cross my hands over my head?"

"As long as you do it correctly, it doesn't matter. But do it deeply."

"Okay."

Ayaka replied cheerfully.

She raised both hands over her head and spread her feet shoulder-width apart.

Then she started the squats slowly.

"One, two, three..."

At this moment, Ayaka was wearing a long skirt.

So her undergarments weren't visible...

However, the sight of a well-built girl, with sweat on her forehead, doing squats with her legs spread wide while six people watched, was a bit peculiar.

Including Yuzuki, the six people felt a bit strange.

"I'm done... It was more embarrassing than I thought."

Ayaka seemed to have noticed the atmosphere around her halfway through.

Her face, usually calm, was slightly flushed.

So, they decided to choose a new King.

The new King was...

"Alright, it's me. Then... how about number 3 runs around the perimeter of this mansion with all their might?"

Sei proposed a fitting punishment.

And the target was...

"Sei... I'll remember this."

It was Tensho, who was not good at sports.

She glared at Sei.

Sei smiled and said to her,

"Remember it until you forget. Run with all your might, I'll check from the window."

"...I know. Well, it's not a big deal to run around the house once."

With that, Tensho left the room.

After a while, she returned, drenched in sweat, holding her side, and breathing heavily.

"Zee... This house is way too big..."

Apparently, the Tachibana residence was much larger than Tensho had expected.

It turned out to be quite a workout.

"Should I settle this score..."

"Well, do your best."

A new King was chosen.

The King's lot was drawn by...

"Oh, finally my turn."

Finally, it was Yuzuki's turn.

Of course, he had already thought of a command.

"Number 1. If male, act like a female; if female, act like a male until the game ends."

"Got it, Yuzuki."

Soichiro replied in a falsetto.

Yuzuki couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.

"...Disgusting"

"Harsh... You forced me to do it, didn't you ♥"

Surprisingly, Soichiro was quite enthusiastic.

This guy is unexpectedly good at it.

...He seems more like a drag queen, but that's part of the charm.

The next King was...

"Alright! Sei, be prepared!!"

Queen Tensho was born.

She seemed intent on getting back at Sei.

"One in six, no way it would happen."

"Number 2, for the rest of the game, end your sentences with 'saurus' or 'don'."

"No way! Hey!!"

It seems Sei had to end his sentences with 'saurus' or 'don' for the rest of the game.

Tensho smiled.

"No way, don! Right?"

"Got it... saurus"

At that moment, someone burst out laughing.

All eyes turned to the person.

It was Arisa who couldn't help but laugh.

"Yuzuki, did you just laugh at me, saurus?"

"Ku... I'm sorry..."

Apparently, she hit a funny spot.

By Arisa's ear, Yuzuki whispered,

"What's so funny, saurus?"

"Hiu... Stop it... Yuzuki... No, don't..."

The King's game was temporarily paused until Arisa's laughter subsided.

After the break, the next King was...

"It's me."

It was Chiharu.

After thinking for a moment, she smiled.

"Right, let's do this. Talk about what kind of opposite sex you like. Of course, you can say the name of the person you like. Number... 6!"

And the person with number 6 was...

Yuzuki.

Yuzuki scratched his head.

"What kind of opposite sex?"

"Sure, you must have one, right?"

Chiharu smiled and pressed Yuzuki.

Yuzuki couldn't help but glance at Arisa for a moment.

Arisa was looking right at him.

Their eyes met.

Yuzuki felt his face heat up.

He couldn't help but look away.

"Come on, hurry up..."

"...Right."

After thinking for a moment, Yuzuki answered.

"Someone who accepts all of me but also scolds me when I'm wrong, I guess."

"Hmm... By the way, is that...?"

"I've already answered! Let's move on, move on!"

Yuzuki loudly interrupted Chiharu's words.

He forcefully moved the game forward.

The next King was...

"Finally, it's my turn."

It was Ayaka.

Queen Ayaka crossed her arms and started to think.

"I was going to command someone to say who they like... but Chiharu beat me to it."

Apparently, the command she had in mind was already said by Chiharu.

After thinking for a while, she snapped her fingers.

"Right, let's do this. Talk about the situation you want to be confessed to or the words you want to hear from the person you like. Okay... number 3!"

"...It's me."

Hearing the familiar delicate voice, Yuzuki's heart raced.

He realized he was very nervous.

"Confession... situation...?"

"Sure, a proposal is fine too."

Arisa glanced at Yuzuki.

Her face was as red as a tomato.

"If I'm asked to be specific, I can't answer because I haven't really felt it yet..."

Arisa, looking embarrassed, fidgeted.

Her actions were very cute.

Yuzuki listened to Arisa's voice.

"I like a romantic setting. On a special day, in a special place, with a special gift... That would be nice..."

After saying that, Arisa covered her face with her hands, too embarrassed to say more.

Even Ayaka couldn't force Arisa to continue.

"Yuzuru..."

Suddenly, she changed the target.

Both Yuzuki and Arisa blushed.

"Stop teasing, Ayaka."

"That's right... We're not like that..."

When Yuzuki and Arisa said that, Ayaka smiled...

"Huh? What are you talking about? I don't understand."

She feigned ignorance.

Yuzuki and Arisa, who had dug their own graves, felt very uncomfortable.

They aren't completely oblivious, they seem to have a vague awareness.

It's like a supercooled or overheated state.

It's just a matter of a trigger now.

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