Chapter 158: The Promise with Baobhan Sith
"Let me say this first,"
Baobhan Sith raised a slender finger, with the demeanor of a cunning and confident girl, and said:
"I'm not as easy to conquer as you think, if you end up bruised all over then don't blame me."
Saying that, she paused for a moment, her rosy lips forming a curve full of intent.
"...But it's quite interesting too, I really want to see how you'll cry after failing to pursue me, maybe you'll even end up hating me. Hmph hmph, just thinking about it is already very amusing."
Eikou again smiled lightly: "Ha ha, no way."
"You're that confident, feeling like you can definitely pursue me successfully?"
"No, what I mean is even if I fail to pursue you, I could never hate you."
He said,
"Liking someone means wanting that person to like you back too, if they don't then you get angry, but is love really something so small?"
Baobhan Sith stayed silent for a moment, and finally said: "These lines that sound like famous quotes, your brain definitely didn't come up with them on its own, right?"
"This was said to me by my favorite teacher from the Showa era, Ultraman Ace." Eikou raised his eyebrows with a mischievous smile.
"Already grown up yet still likes watching things like that, so childish… could it be that your psychological age is also a child."
"Men are boys until the day they die, of course, mainly I want to tell you…"
He cleared his throat,
"Even though I've already launched the operation to pursue you, you don't need to care about my feelings at all. A man can handle heartbreak. Don't worry that I'll hate you because of it, don't carry that kind of psychological burden, just calmly accept the waves of affection attacks I send your way."
Baobhan Sith slightly widened her beautiful eyes.
"But," he quickly added, "although I won't get angry over it, I also won't give up, I'll keep bothering you until you surrender!"
"…Idiot."
Baobhan Sith turned her face away, that girl who didn't know the immensity of the sky revealed an annoyed expression,
"At first I even wanted to use this chance to bully you to my heart's content, but after hearing you say that, I suddenly don't feel interested anymore. Ah, my spirit is gone all of a sudden."
"I understand that feeling of yours,"
Eikou nodded knowingly,
"When Frieza bullied the monkeys, he liked watching their frantic reactions to amuse himself, but once they stopped reacting, he got bored…"
"What kind of example is that, who the hell is Frieza?!"
Baobhan Sith complained.
[You sense the subtle emotion that Baobhan Sith has toward you.]
[It's not fondness, nor contempt, but a more complicated emotion.]
[Perhaps only after experiencing a few more things will you be able to truly understand her current state of mind.]
[If you can understand that feeling, you'll understand why Baobhan Sith often pushes you away, and the relationship between the two of you will take another step forward.]
"Ha ha,"
Eikou laughed and continued speaking,
"If you prefer a more tense and exciting atmosphere, then do we want to make a bet?"
"What do you want to bet on?"
She didn't ask why they had to bet, but what to bet — Eikou thought to himself, Baobhan Sith really does like thrilling feelings, she can't stand even a little dullness.
"In one month,"
He held up one finger,
"One month, within one month let's be together as lovers. During that time, I will pursue you passionately in the role of your boyfriend. If after one month this relationship ends, then it means you win. On the other hand, if you're the one who takes the initiative to say you want to continue this relationship, then I win.
"As for what we're betting… the loser must unconditionally obey one command from the winner, how about that?"
Eikou said with an extremely serious expression.
Although this type of bet may provoke the opponent's rebellious psychology, like "I'll reject you on purpose just to see you embarrassed," but with someone who hates boredom like Baobhan Sith, slowly nurturing affection might not necessarily win her over. Perhaps instead, she prefers this dangerous and strategic feeling.
Moreover, a relationship like this also creates more memorable points. Even if he loses the bet, it's enough for him to leave a deep impression on Baobhan Sith.
"What? Small fry, has your brain been fermented by mashed potatoes or something, how could I possibly be your girlfriend…"
Baobhan Sith lightly pressed her pink lips together, her fair and delicate face showing clear disdain,
"Besides, you're obviously planning that trick, right? Betting that I'll 'fake it until it becomes real', aren't you. That absolutely won't happen, because I have zero interest in someone like you. If Mother-sama didn't value you so much, I wouldn't even bother glancing at you."
Eikou smiled: "Afraid?"
"Tsk…"
Baobhan Sith clicked her tongue softly, but her beautiful eyebrows furrowed a little, as if she was seriously considering something.
[You sense that although Baobhan Sith is refusing with her mouth, her heart still has some interest in this bet.]
[Baobhan Sith's inner thoughts are wavering, and right now seems like a moment when she can be persuaded.]
[Perform a "High-Speed Divine Words" check.]
A die falls.
[Skill check successful.]
[Baobhan Sith is convinced by your eloquence and finally agrees to the bet.]
"Hmph, even though I know exactly what you're trying to pull…"
A moment later, Baobhan Sith showed a bewitching yet mischievous smile, revealing an adorable small fang,
"Fine, playing with you doesn't sound too bad."
Because if she wanted Eikou to lose, one sentence from her would be enough; no matter how you look at it, the conditions were overwhelmingly favorable to her.
Hmph, fine, consider it a little amusement to brighten up her recently dull life.
[You and Baobhan Sith have established a bet.]
[Within one month, you must make her truly like you, genuinely recognize you as her boyfriend, and want to continue the relationship afterward.]
[If you succeed, you can demand Baobhan Sith to unconditionally obey one command. Conversely, you must unconditionally obey one command from Baobhan Sith.]
[You are now Baobhan Sith's boyfriend (for one month).]
"But there's one thing we must make clear,"
Baobhan Sith lightly pushed her round glasses and said,
"Even if it's only a temporary lover relationship, we can't casually tell others, since it feels like it's going to be very troublesome. Besides, I don't want people misunderstanding that I have anything to do with an idiot like you."
"No problem."
Eikou nodded. This condition was also very beneficial for him. The fewer people who knew, the better — if Morgan heard about it, that would be a disaster.
"Of course, everything depends on my mood. If I want to say it, I'll say it. If I don't, then I won't."
"...This princess really is too capricious."
"You want to date me and still expect smooth sailing? If you're scared, then give up early, otherwise you're going to suffer much more later."
"Ha ha, that's impossible,"
Eikou stood up, leaning forward across the study table, gazing directly at Baobhan Sith.
"...H-Hey, small fry, what are you trying to do?"
Baobhan Sith raised her book defensively to hide her face, concealing the flustered expression caused by his direct stare.
"My attacks from now on will be very intense, Baobhan Sith, remember that."
Eikou deliberately put on a serious expression, lowering his voice as he spoke hoarsely,
"The day after tomorrow is our first date, so make sure to dress properly. After all, you're my girlfriend now."
"Idiot, that line is supposed to be said by me to you. I don't want to be seen walking with someone dressed like a country bumpkin, trash fish, small fry, minnow~!"
[You have spent study time with Baobhan Sith in the library.]
[Your relationship with her, as well as your academic performance, have both improved slightly.]
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