The Charm of the Popular Beautiful Succubus in Class Doesn't Work on Me ~ For Some Reason, This Beauty Keeps Trying to Hold My Hand ~ - 12

Chapter 12: There’s No Way I Can Win

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Michihito Naruse’s POV

“Rock-Paper-Scissors Bulldog? Is that the one people used to play in elementary school?”

I said while trying to recall the game that used to be popular back in elementary and middle school. If I remember correctly… In ‘Rock-Paper-Scissors Bulldog’, the winner of a game of rock-paper-scissors would pinch the loser’s cheek with one hand and the game went on with the winner’s hand still on the cheek. If the winner won again, the winner would pinch the other cheek. At this point, the winner would be pinching both cheeks, so the winner had to move their hands in time with the rock-paper-scissors phrases. 

“Yeah, yeah. That’s the one. I just kind of felt like playing it again after all these years.”

Sarashina said while flashing me an innocent smile. I really didn’t take her for the type to like childish game like this…

“Just to be safe, are you sure it’s appropriate for a boy and a girl to play this game? I mean, we’re going to be pinching cheeks and all.”

“I don’t see why not. It’s fine even if it’s between a boy and a girl. Though I’d appreciate it if you go easy on me a little.”

I remembered pinching my friend’s cheek so hard that their cheeks would sting. However, I only ever played with fellow boys. It was kind of exhilarating in its own way, but I guess I had to be a lot more careful if my opponent was a girl. Sarashina didn’t seem to mind it much, so it should be fine, but really, this might actually be my first time playing a game with a girl. 

“Well, if you’re sure, then… Alright. Let’s play.”

I started playing the Rock-Paper-Scissors Bulldog game with Sarashina. If I won the rock-paper-scissors, I would pinch her cheek. If I lost, she would pinch mine.

What is this? A scene straight out of a light novel?

Due to the nature of the game, Sarashina and I were sitting facing each other. This position felt oddly embarrassing. I didn’t know where to look, it felt a bit awkward. I couldn’t pry my eyes away from her voluptuous chest. The word ‘E-cup’ that Kokubun had mentioned before echoed in my mind, causing me to gulp audibly. I was once again reminded by the fact that Sarashina was someone with unparalleled beauty when I sat right in front of her like this. When we were talking like normal, I didn’t feel as conscious about her beauty. I didn’t want to admit it myself, but when we were sitting facing each other like this, her beauty looked even more prominent than before. It was too much. I couldn’t bring myself to look at her directly. 

“What’s wrong?”

Noticing something off about me, Sarashina tilted her head to the side and peered in to look at my face. The corner of her mouth curled up into a small smile and her eyes seemed to be gleaming sensually. 

Ah, what an erotic expression she has… No, no, no!!! I mustn’t! I mustn’t think like that!

I remembered reading in a light novel that girls were more sensitive than a guy. They could notice the subtle difference in our gazes. Hence why, I had to focus my mind so I wouldn’t think about anything weird. 

This is just a game. We’re just playing a rock-paper-scissors game… And since this is a game… There’s no way I’m going to lose against Sarashina. 

“No, nothing’s wrong. Alright. Let’s start the game.”

“Oh, I like your attitude! Alright, here we go!”

“”Bulldog!””

“…”

“…”

“Ah, looks like I lost. Alright, since you won, feel free to pinch my soft cheek.”

Ugh! Why did I feel like I was the one losing when I was the one winning? 

“Excuse me.”

I said before I pinched her cheek that true to her words, felt absolutely soft. Her cheek was truly a girl’s cheek. She jerked her body in reflex, glaring at me with her resentful upturned eyes. Her eyes looked a bit teary too. 

No, no, this is definitely too much… This sense of guilt feels…. Sinful.

I had a feeling I would lose my sense of reason if I kept staring at her eyes, so I tried my best to avoid looking her in the eyes, only for my gaze to get drawn to her moist-luscious lips. Her cheeks were flushed, taking on a faint rosy hue. This reaction… This was definitely not because I pinched her cheek. Sarashina didn’t exude the same confident energy from before. She was casting her gaze downward a bit. But, we weren’t doing anything shameful. This was just a ‘normal’ rock-paper-scissor game. In that case… I had to proceed calmly. Right. This was just a game.

“Alright! Next!”

“”Bulldog!””

“…”

“…”

“Looks like I lost again… (Ugh)…”

~ 10 minutes later ~

“Let’s stop this already~ There’s no way I can win.”

Sarashina’s cheeks were already swollen and bright red. Her eyes were glistening with unshed tears and to be honest, I couldn’t blame her. We had been playing Rock-Paper-Scissors Bulldog for 10 minutes and so far, it was 10 wins and 0 losses for me. I had won every rock-paper-scissors round and she hadn’t gotten to pinch my cheek even once. 

“Oh? Are you admitting defeat now?”

I grinned and as if I was trying to return the favor from earlier, I leaned in to peer at Sarashina’s face. Her face was flushed all the way to her ears. 

“Ugh! This is weird… You’re totally cheating! What kind of Devil Fruit did you eat to be able to win every single time?”

“I told you I’m good at games.”

“No, no, no. Rock-paper-scissor is a probability game. How come i can’t win even once? What a shitty game!”

“Sarashina, you wear your thoughts on your face too much. Just by watching your eyes and your subtle movements, I can pretty much predict what you’re going to choose next.”

“Is that… Even possible in real life…?”

“Don’t mistake me for a clueless idiot. I’ve been a gamer for 15 years. Luck doesn’t exist in this world. The outcome of this game is already decided before it even begins.”

Fuh~ Of course it’s already decided. As much as I feel bad for Sarashina, but I can see it. I’m going to achieve a complete victory. Everything is going exactly as planned. 

“Hic… I swear, I will get my revenge on you one day.”

She said while glaring at me, her eyes were brimming with unshed tears. Then, from the front of the classroom…

“Hey, Kisara is crying.”

“Huh? That yankee is making Kisara cry?”

I could hear the voices of Sarashina’s friends.

“…”

“…”

Yeah. I definitely went a little too far this time. I had made myself stand out in a negative way. Anyone seeing this would naturally assume the yankee Naruse was making the class idol Sarashina cry. 

This… This calls for a strategic retreat!

“Sorry, I need to go to the bathroom!”

“Huh? Wait a minute!”

“Sorry! My bladder is about to explode in 10 seconds!”

I said while ignoring Sarashina’s shout and dashed out of the classroom. 

Man… I never thought I’d actually make her cry… I really need to reflect on my actions. I hope no weird rumors start because of this… But still… I can understand why everyone calls Sarashina a beautiful girl, especially after seeing her looking all embarrassed when I pinched her cheek.

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