Playful Teasing

Reira-senpai’s voice wavered slightly as she tried to maintain her composure, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest.

Faint flush crept up her neck and the way she avoided my gaze told a different story. One that Chii and Edel picked up on immediately.

“Senpai, you don’t have to hide it, you know? Kii has that effect on people. You’re not the first to get flustered in his presence.” Chii said with a playful grin, popping the cap off her soda with a satisfying hiss. She took a sip before pointing the bottle at Reira-senpai.

Edel nodded enthusiastically from her spot on the sofa, patting the cushion beside her as if inviting Reira-senpai to join her. “Nakanishi-san, it’s okay! Ruki likes it when we’re honest. Right, Ruki?”

“Alright, you two, don't tease Reira-senpai like that,” I said as I stepped behind her. My eyes couldn't help but take in her natural charm that had been further highlighted by the pink flush occupying her neck upward.