[Scene: Classroom 2-B – The Day After the Challenge]
The tension in the room was palpable as Hina stood in front of Aoi and Miyu, a mischievous grin on her face.
"Well, well, well. The battle's been long and hard, but I think it's time we wrap things up," Hina said, tapping her chin with her finger.
Aoi leaned back in her chair, arms crossed. "Finally. Can we just pick a winner already?"
Miyu, however, looked dead serious, her gaze fixed on Ryo. "This is the final round. I'm not backing down now."
Hina clapped her hands. "Alright, here's how we're going to do it. To decide who gets to go on the first date with Ryo tomorrow, you'll have to play one round of Stone, Paper, Scissors! The winner will get the privilege of spending the day with Ryo."
Ryo's eyes widened. Wait—WHAT?
Hina's grin turned devilish. "Yep! You heard me right. Aoi, Miyu—show me your skills!"
Aoi stretched and cracked her knuckles. "This is easy. You're not going to beat me."
Miyu smirked. "I'm not as easy to beat as you think."
Ryo was, of course, completely confused. Why does it always end up like this?!
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[Scene: The Stone, Paper, Scissors Showdown]
The students gathered around in a circle, eagerly waiting for the final showdown.
Aoi and Miyu stood across from each other, their hands raised in anticipation.
Ryo, caught in the middle, rubbed his temples. "I can't believe this is happening…"
Hina grinned and held up a handkerchief to wave. "Alright, girls! Get ready! On three… ONE… TWO… THREE!"
Both Aoi and Miyu threw their hands out in a flash.
Aoi's hand formed a rock.
Miyu's hand formed paper.
There was a collective gasp from the crowd as the outcome was clear.
Miyu had won.
Aoi blinked. "Wait… what?!"
Ryo's eyes widened. "Huh? How?"
Miyu stood tall, a victorious smile on her face. "Looks like I'm the first one going on a date with you, Ryo."
Aoi gritted her teeth but then shrugged, a slight smirk on her face. "Tch. I guess you were better at this than I thought."
Miyu's smile softened, but her voice remained serious. "This is more than just a competition for me, Ryo. I'm serious about this. I don't intend to lose."
Aoi rolled her eyes. "I'm not losing either, you know."
Ryo, though, felt a knot in his stomach. This is getting serious now…
Hina raised her arms triumphantly. "Alright, then! It's settled! Miyu gets to go on the first date tomorrow, and Aoi, you'll get your turn after that!"
Aoi crossed her arms. "Fine. But don't think I'm going to make it easy."
Miyu nodded. "I'll make sure to make it memorable, Ryo."
Ryo sighed. "I just wanted to go home and relax…"
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[Scene: The Date Preparation – Evening Before the Big Day]
Later that night, Ryo was at home, trying to get his thoughts in order.
Miyu was going to be the first to take him on a date tomorrow, and he could feel the pressure building.
Meanwhile, Aoi wasn't backing down. She had already started preparing for her own date with Ryo, determined not to let Miyu win without a fight.
"Tomorrow's date with Miyu… what should I expect?" Ryo muttered to himself. "Is this a competition for my heart? Or is it something else entirely?"
His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden ring of his phone.
He picked it up, hoping it wasn't Aoi or Miyu calling for some last-minute "strategy."
It was a message from Aoi.
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Aoi:
I'm not backing down. Just so you know.
Ryo blinked. What?
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Ryo sighed. Here we go again...
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[Scene: The Next Day – Date with Miyu]
The day had arrived. Ryo stood outside, waiting for Miyu to pick him up for their date.
He felt like a deer caught in the headlights. What am I supposed to do on a date with Miyu?
His thoughts were interrupted when Miyu appeared, walking toward him with a cool smile on her face. She looked stunning, her long hair flowing in the breeze.
Ryo's eyes widened. "M-Miyu… you look…"
Miyu smirked. "Thanks, Ryo. You're not looking so bad yourself."
Ryo's heart skipped a beat. What is this feeling?
Miyu stepped closer. "Are you ready? It's going to be a special day."
Ryo blinked. This is actually happening…
Miyu extended her arm. "Let's go. You'll see where we're headed soon enough."
Ryo hesitated for a moment but then took her arm. "Alright, I'm trusting you."
And with that, the two of them walked off into the day, leaving behind the school, the challenge, and the rest of their classmates.
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[To Be Continued…]
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