Back Story

My name is Minamitsu Tenshi. I was born in Shibuya. I've always gotten whatever I wanted because my parents are wealthy. I was always the center of attention at school and had many friends, but... My father is often at work, so I rarely see him. He is the owner of Kyoshi Corporation. My mother would often go somewhere while I stayed with our maid. I would feel lonely.

Minamitsu Residence

Introduction

Mr. Minamitsu: Welcome, this is my friend and colleague, Mr. Takahashi Hayato, and his wife, Takahashi Akari.

Mrs. Minamitsu: Nice to meet you.

Hayato: Likewise. These are our sons, Tadao and Touma.

Tadao: Respect.

Mr. Minamitsu: Tenshi, greet our guests.

Tenshi shyly stands behind her father.

Touma approaches her and extends his hand: I'm Takahashi Touma.

But all good things come to an end. Mr. Takahashi and Mrs. Takahashi, including Touma and Tadao, have stopped coming.

Present

Nanashi: Great job, guys.

Masami: Ahhh... Finally done for today.

Nana: Now, let's go to my place to study.

At Nana's House

Nana: I'm home.

Mrs. Yoshida: Welcome. Oh, you've brought friends... Is this a boyfriend? Nana, you didn't tell me you were bringing a boyfriend. I'm Yoshida Mei.

Nana, embarrassed: He's not my boyfriend, just a friend. Touma: Yeah, we're just friends.

Mrs. Yoshida: Ehh... I was hoping you'd bring a boyfriend.

Nana: Mom, please... We have to study. Touma, Nanashi and Masami follow Nana.

Mrs. Yoshida: Let me know if you need anything.

In Nana's Room

Touma: Mrs. Yoshida is nice.

Nana, with a stern look: I see that giving life is not valued.

Touma: Okay, I'm sorry...

Two Hours Later

Masami: Ugh, I feel like my head's going to explode. I just don't understand...

Nana: You're making some progress, you're getting better results than on real tests, but it's still not enough.

Touma: And me?

Nana: You and Nanashi have much better results.

Let's take a break. I'm going for refreshments.

Masami: I'm going to the restroom.

Touma remains alone with Nanashi.

Touma, to himself: Studying has distracted me... First time in a girl's room and I'm alone with one! Calm down, it's not the time to be nervous...

Touma: Hey, Nanashi, how are the dialogues coming along?

Touma, to himself: Idiot! What fool talks about the game when he's alone with a girl?

Nanashi: Oh, yes, I'll send them to you tonight for review and feedback.

Touma: Ah, yes, of course.

Nanashi: Hey, Touma... When you asked Tenshi out for the first time, you must have gathered a lot of courage.

Touma, confused: Huh?

Touma to himself: Where did that question come from? It can't be...

At that moment, Nana enters.

Nana: Sorry for keeping you waiting!

Touma and Nanashi feel nervous.

Nana: Is everything okay?

Touma, with a smile: Yeah, we were just talking about the game.

Nanashi: Yeah, yeah. I asked him if he wanted me to send him the dialogues to review and give his opinion.

Nana: Okay, I'll send you character designs for you to look at.

Touma: Alright.

Back Story

???: Listen, Amehime, I've bypassed the security protocols. You can escape. You'll find me.

Present

Saturday, the day when Touma, Nanashi, Nana, and Masami gathered to hang out at one of the restaurants.

Nana, happily: Mmm... There's nothing better than yakiniku.

Masami: Hey Nana, eat some salad too, not just meat.

Nana: Yeah, yeah...

Touma, excitedly: This is the first time I've hung out with friends. It's exciting.

Nanashi: You haven't hung out with friends before?

Touma: No, my life usually revolves around games and anime. Although with...

Nanashi takes a piece of meat and puts it in Touma's mouth

Touma fails to finish his sentence *mumbling*: Hey, Nanashi.

Nanashi: Hahaha! Your face is all red.

Touma is a bit embarrassed.

Touma, to himself: Oh yeah, I should take a picture for my story so Tenshi can see.

Touma: What do you think about a group selfie?

Nana, happily: Of course!

Nanashi, with a smile: Okay.

Masami: Hey Touma, lower the camera a bit. I can't see myself!

Touma: Sorry.

They take the photo.

Touma: Is it okay if I post it on my story?

Nana: Of course.

Nanashi: Fine by me!

Masami: Don't forget to tag me.

Touma: Okay.

Touma and the others had a great time for a while.

Message from Tenshi

Tenshi: I thought we were going out!

Touma thought to himself: Just as Amehime said!

Now what should I reply? Hmm... I think it's better not to reply to her.

At that moment, Amehime messages Touma.

Amehime: We need to talk, privately.

Touma secretly types: Does it have to be now?

Amehime: Yes. Get up, put on a serious face, and say ''Excuse me, I have to go'' then leave

immediately.

Touma takes out his phone, reads the message, puts on a serious face, and stands up.

Touma: Excuse me, I have to go.

Touma: And what did you want to talk about?

Amehime lectured him and bored him with trivial matters for some reason for half an hour.

Amehime,frustrated: I don’t understand why you’re always so busy with your friends. I feel like you barely have time for me anymore.

Touma, defensive: What are you talking about, Amehime? I’m here for you whenever you need me. I just hang out with my friends a lot because they’re also important to me.

Amehime, playing the victim: I get that your friends are important, but it feels like you’re prioritizing them over me. We used to spend so much time together, and now it feels like I’m always second place.

Touma, confused: I didn’t realize you felt that way. I thought we were balancing things okay. I didn’t mean to make you feel like you’re not important.

Amehime, tearfully: It’s not just about hanging out. It’s about feeling like I’m not a priority in your life. You’re always texting or making plans with them, and I rarely get any of your attention.

Touma, guilt-ridden: I’m sorry if I’ve made you feel that way. I didn’t know you were feeling left out. I thought we were just figuring out how to balance everything.

Amehime, softly: I need to feel like you care enough to make time for us. It’s not just about seeing each other at school or when it’s convenient for you. I want us to have more quality time together.

Touma,earnestly: I understand. I’ve been so focused on keeping up with everything that I didn’t notice how much I’ve been neglecting our time together. I’ll try to be more aware of that.

Amehime, nodding: It would mean a lot to me if you could make an effort to prioritize our time. Maybe we can set aside specific days or times just for us, so I know I’m not just an afterthought.

Touma, thoughtfully: That sounds fair. How about we plan a regular day each week where we do something together, just the two of us? I want to make sure you feel valued and important.

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Amehime, smiling slightly: That would be great. I just need to know that you’re committed to making time for us and that I’m not always competing with your other activities.

Touma, sincerely: I promise I’ll make more of an effort. You’re important to me, and I don’t want you to feel neglected. I’ll work on balancing my time better.

Amehime, relieved: Thank you. I really appreciate that. I just want us to be close and to feel like we’re both putting in effort to make this work.

Touma, utterly drained: Okay, okay... Can I go back now?

Amehime, smiling: Yes, and when you return, say that everything is fine now. And behave super cool.

Touma returns to the restaurant.

Nanashi: Where were you? Why did you just leave like that?

Touma: Oh, it's nothing.

Several Hours Later

Touma and the other club members start heading home slowly, and the sun already beginning to set.

Nana, waving: See you. Guys!!

Masami: See you, it was fun.

Nana and Masami leave.

Nanashi: Hey... Touma.

Touma: Hmm?

Nanashi, in a gentle voice: Can you walk me to the station?

Touma: Okay.

On the Way to the Station

Touma to himself: Of course Amehime pulled me aside to talk privately, but it wasn't anything important. I wonder what's on her mind?

They arrive at the station.

Nanashi: Hey, we didn't exchange contacts.

Touma: Oh, right.

They exchange contacts.

Nanashi, happily: Thanks, see you! and rushes off.

Touma smiles: Looks like it wasn't just me who had fun.

At Home

Amehime explains to him why she kept him for half an hour.

Touma: You're what???

Touma: Wait, simplify it.

Amehime: When you were serious and just left, it seemed like you were called by Batman himself. She was totally confused and a bit mad because you were baving a good time, and then you left without mentioning anything. And then she was left thinking about what you could be doing. It might sound silly, but it works like magic. Now she's obsessed, and she'll definitely chase after you.

Touma, incredulously: You made me manipulate her? Why?

Amehime: Slow down, that's an important factor. First Tenshi, we made her obsessed, and now Nanashi. The fact that one girl is chasing after you will increase your value. Then comes the popular girl who is also chasing after you, which will further increase your value. They'll be fighting over you, and you have Tenshi in your pocket. She'll have to ask you out sooner or later. She'll think she'll lose to Nanashi, and that would damage her popularity and ego.

Touma: Of course... Youre right.

Amehime: Not to mention how many more girls you'll attract once it's known that you're being pursued by a popular girl.

Back Story

Akari: Eh? Why?

Hayato: I don't have time to explain. We need to go back for Tadao and Touma. We have to leave Japan.

Akari: Wait, explain what's happening!

Hayato: I'll explain on the way...

Present

Touma heads to school and gets a message from Amehime: Good luck, sunshine.

Touma: Thanks.

At the gate in front of the house, Fujihiko and Satoko are waiting for him.

Satoko: Hey, Touma, how much longer do we have to wait for you?

Touma: Thanks for waiting.

At school

Touma changes his shoes at school, and at that moment, Tenshi arrives.

Tenshi, with a smile: Good morning, Takahashi-kun.

Touma, casually: Good morning...

Touma, to himself: Tenshi? Oh, that's right, now she'll chase after me. Remember, stay calm...

Nanashi arrives and notices Tenshi.

Nanashi: Good morning, Touma.

Tenshi slightly squints her eyes but maintains a friendly tone: Hey, you mentioned the other day that you’re working on a game. Would you like to show me?

Touma: Sorry, I can’t because it’s not finished yet.

Tenshi: Okay...

Nanashi approaches Touma closer. Well, it’s nice to have someone reliable nearby. Did you finish your homework for today?

Tenshi interrupts: Of course he did. Takahashi-kun is always up to date with everything. Actually, Takahashi-kun, I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I didn’t understand.

Nanashi frowns slightly: I could use some help too, Touma. Maybe we could all study after school?

Touma, looking between the two girls and feeling the tension: Uh, sure. That sounds like a good idea.

Tenshi, sweetly smiling: Great! What do you say we meet in the library? It’ll be quieter there.

Nanashi returns the smile but with a hint of challenge: Perfect. I’ll bring some snacks to keep us going.

Touma, trying to maintain peace: Thanks, Nanashi. Snacks sound good.

Tenshi leans closer to Touma: Looking forward to it, Takahashi-kun.

Nanashi does the same: Me too.

Nanashi and Tenshi, to themselves: I can’t lose to her!

After School

Tenshi comes up to Touma: Let’s go.

Touma: Yes.

Others from the class are surprised.

???: Are they going out?

???: I’m surprised...

???: I heard he already asked her out...

Touma, to himself: Ugh, rumors are already starting to spread.

In the Library

Touma leads them to a table: Alright, here we are. Let’s begin.

Tenshi, sitting next to Touma with a warm smile: Thank you for agreeing to help, Takahashi-kun. I really appreciate it.

Nanashi, sitting across from them and unpacking snacks: Yeah, thanks. I’ve been struggling with this topic all week.

Touma nods, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the attention: No problem, guys. I’m glad I can help.

They start studying, with Touma patiently explaining concepts and working on tasks with

Nanashi and Tenshi. At first, there’s a bit of competitive spirit between Tenshi and Nanashi as they fight for Touma’s attention.

Tenshi, to herself: Not bad, Nanashi, but... I still have a few tricks up my sleeve.

Touma: Hey, Minamitsu-san, don’t you have the best grades?

Tenshi: Yes, although you must be wondering why I suggested we study.

Touma: Hmm... Maybe this subject is harder for you while you excel in other subjects.

Tenshi: Exactly.

Touma: Well, could you then help me with this?

Tenshi, to herself: A chance!

Tenshi: Of course.

Tenshi stands up and leans in very close to Touma. As she leans in, she starts explaining to him.

Touma, to himself: She’s a little too close...

Then he feels something on his shoulder: Huh? Soft... This sensation... Calm down, I’m caught off guard; I need to stay calm... But this sensation... Ahhh, I can’t concentrate.

Touma blushes.

Tenshi, to herself: Now, what will you do, Nanashi?

Nanashi, observing the whole situation, to himself: Pff. I knew you wouldn’t play fair, Tenshi...

Nanashi: Ah... Suddenly it got really hot. Then she unbuttons his shirt halfway.

Touma looks up.

Touma, to himself: Bigger than it seems... Is that her bra strap...? White... Touma blushes.

Touma, trying to stay calm, to himself: And you??? I wasn’t prepared for something like this...

Tenshi: I hope you understood.

Touma: Yes, thank you...

He barely typed out a message to Amehime: Get me out of here!

Amehime calls him, imitating his brother’s voice.

Touma: Hello, I’m leaving now. Sorry, my brother called me; I have to go home.

Nanashi: Is something wrong?

Touma: No, everything’s fine. He just got worried because I didn’t tell him I’d be staying after school.

Nanashi: Oh, look at the time. I have to go home too. Will you walk me to the station since we’re going in the same direction?

Touma: Sure.

Tenshi, angrily to herself: Ugh...

Touma arrives home mentally exhausted. As soon as he enters, he receives a message from

Amehime: Welcome back.

Touma: I’m home... He turns on the computer and collapses onto the bed.

Amehime starts the game.

Amehime: Ooh, you look exhausted... Tough day?

Touma tells her about it.

Amehime: Hahaha... They really got you.

Touma: What can I do? I wasn’t prepared for something like that so early on.

Amehime: That’s just the beginning. It proves how obsessed they are with you... You’re literally being served. Just wait until Tenshi asks you out, that might be a bit tougher. But the revenge is going well for now.

Touma: Of course, thanks to you.

Amehime blushes for a moment: It’s nothing. After all, I’m your girlfriend.

Touma remembers that the Culture Festival is near: Hey, Amehime, do you want to go to the school festival with me? We haven’t spent much time together lately, so I thought I’d at least take you there.

Amehime, happily with a sparkle in her eyes: Yes!