Our Game of Wits (2)

Upon hearing my frank answer without any hint of changing my mind, Minami Shouko’s face froze momentarily.

She blinked her eyes a few times before eventually letting out a laugh.

“You’re joking.” She said, “Tell me you’re joking, Onoda-kun.”

“Nope. I’m not interested at all. Especially after meeting you in person.” I said, nailing it further into her.

Minami Shouko’s grin faltered for the first time. Her eyes searched mine for any hint of a bluff. But she couldn't find any.

Her laughter died in her throat as she studied me, the air in the room thickening. I could sense her gloom. Or at least, the fact that she came here expecting me to be a like-minded individual. But she was wrong.