Then immediately Akane’s and Hanako’s impressions changed back to how they were being rude to Yuri.

The brief moment of guilt and forced kindness vanished in an instant, replaced by sharp, cold hostility.

Akane’s eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as she stared at the gothic girl, her arms crossing tightly over her chest once more while her lips pressed into a thin, displeased line.

In her mind, she thought, What trick is she trying to play asking Rin a question like that? The jealousy burned hot in her chest, making her shoulders tense and her fingers dig into her own arms.

Hanako’s expression mirrored hers almost perfectly — her previously softening face hardened again, brows furrowing deeply as she gazed at Yuri with clear dislike. Both girls shifted their weight uncomfortably, their bodies leaning slightly away from Yuri as if her mere presence irritated them.

The warm afterglow they had shared with Rin only moments ago felt completely forgotten, replaced by territorial glares and subtle huffs of annoyance.

They exchanged a quick, knowing side-eye with each other, silently agreeing that Yuri was once again crossing a line.

Rin replied to Yuri calmly, his voice steady and honest, "Well no... you know I don’t have a girlfriend."

The moment the words left his mouth, Yuri’s starry red eyes lit up with pure, sparkling excitement.

Her entire demeanor shifted into something energetic and hopeful.

She leaned forward slightly, her black choker moving with the motion of her throat as she clasped her hands together in front of her chest.

A bright, genuine smile spread across her face, making her pale cheeks flush with joy.

Her gothic boyish outfit — the fitted black jacket, skinny jeans hugging her long legs, and multiple black accessories — somehow looked even cuter with how eagerly she bounced on her toes.

"I want to experience it..." she said softly but with undeniable enthusiasm, her voice carrying a sweet, innocent longing that made her starry eyes shine even brighter.

She tilted her head cutely, looking up at him like a hopeful puppy waiting for a treat, clearly imagining what a date with Rin would feel like.

But Hanako and Akane, standing right behind Rin, raised their voices almost in unison. "Well, I wanna go on a date too!" Hanako declared, her eyebrows furrowed deeply in clear competition.

Akane followed right after, stepping forward with a determined frown, "Me too! Don’t just decide on your own!" Their tones were sharp and possessive, both girls puffing out their chests slightly as they glared at Yuri, treating the situation like an outright rivalry.

The hallway felt suddenly smaller with the three girls surrounding Rin, each one trying to stake her claim through competitive energy and jealous stares.

Rin was like "No no no, there’s no way any of this is gonna happen."

He raised both hands in front of him in a defensive gesture, palms facing outward as he took a small step back.

His face showed clear panic mixed with exasperation — eyebrows raised high, eyes widening, and a slight sweat drop forming on his temple.

He waved his hands lightly from side to side as if trying to push the entire idea away, his usual calm demeanor cracking under the sudden pressure from all three girls. "Absolutely not.

We’re not doing this right now," he added, shaking his head firmly while glancing between them.

But in Rin’s mind, what he was really concerned about was his pocket.

These girls will really empty me if this happens, he thought with genuine dread, remembering the last time Chiyo went to the store with Yuri to get her clothes.

That shopping trip had turned into a financial disaster even before the robbers showed up.

Chiyo had dragged Yuri through every aisle, piling clothes, accessories, snacks, and random cute items into the cart without mercy.

The memory of the receipt still haunted him until now.

He wasn’t about to repeat that kind of damage, especially not with three girls potentially involved.

Yuri, with so much energy, stepped even closer to Rin and said sincerely, "Let’s go on a date."

Her starry red eyes sparkled with innocent hope as she looked up at him, her black chokers shifting slightly with her excited movements.

She asked so innocently, her voice soft yet filled with genuine longing, tilting her head cutely while gently tugging at the sleeve of his shirt. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Just one... please?" The way she said it was pure and heartfelt, like a girl who had never experienced something so normal and wanted it more than anything.

Akane and Hanako’s minds were now racing in defeat. Wow... so she’s really our enemy, Akane thought bitterly, feeling a heavy sting of jealousy as she watched Yuri’s innocent approach.

Hanako’s expression darkened further, her earlier attempt at kindness completely gone as she thought, We were here acting all nicely toward her for nothing.

Both girls felt a wave of frustration and resignation wash over them, their shoulders slumping slightly as they realized Yuri’s pure, energetic persistence was far more effective than their competitive outbursts.

The hallway grew tense again with unspoken rivalry.

After all the pestering and back-and-forth — Yuri’s repeated soft pleas, her bright starry eyes looking up at him hopefully, the way she gently tugged his sleeve while promising "It’ll be fun... I just want to experience it with you" — Rin finally sighed in defeat. He rubbed the back of his neck, looking tired but unable to resist her sincere puppy-like persistence.

"Fine... alright alright.

We’ll go on one date," he muttered, his voice reluctant but resigned.

Yuri’s face instantly lit up like the sun, her energetic smile returning full force as she bounced slightly on her toes in pure joy.

Hanako and Akane stood behind him, their expressions a mix of shock, jealousy, and reluctant acceptance as they watched the scene unfold.

The hallway felt charged with new tension, the three girls now clearly competing for Rin’s attention while he tried to navigate the sudden chaos of their feelings..