Love Tyrant (恋愛暴君)

Hey, little monkey!

You touched Seiji-kun just now, didn't you?

What? That's a false accusation!

Okay, okay. Akane-san, just calm down.

And Guri, don't rile her up.

And here I thought they had started getting along better after what happened.

I-I'll treat you guys to something on the way home, so just get—

A date?

Treat?

Huh?

Crap, I think I left my wallet in the classroom.

I'm going to go—

I'll go with you, Seiji-kun!

Huh? A-Ah...

Come on, let's go.

The third wheel will just wait here, then.

Down we go!

Even though I'm a cupid, the closer their love gets,

the more I feel like an outsider.

It's so weird... I feel so confused, for some reason.

Hashiba High School Cultural Festival

The cultural festival is coming up soon.

It's that time of year already? Time flies faster than I realized.

I can't wait! How about you, Seiji-kun?

You seem to be enjoying yourself a lot more lately, huh?

Except when you're fighting with Guri.

Of course I am!

If I had done as my mother told me to,

I wouldn't even be able to walk with you like this.

This is the happiest I've ever been.

I see.

Who is that?

I'm so sorry. I couldn't help it.

I just got so excited when I thought this might be

the desk that Seiji-kyun always uses.

What are you doing here?

Oh, no! You're so scary, Akane-chin!

Ah, I haven't properly introduced myself yet.

I'm Shiramine Shikimi, and I recently transferred to this class.

Nice to meet you!

Love Tyrant

Absolutely... Nothing... x There's Just Something Wrong With Me...

Yuzu-chan, you are never to go to that Hiyama girl's school again.

I know, Mama-sama.

I'll be on my way, then.

Yuzu-chan!

I say that for your own good, Yuzu-chan.

Gosh, Mama-sama. Please have some faith in me.

Well, given her personality, it might have been rather pointless,

but I've already taken precautions.

What's with her?

Onee-sama!

I threw off Mama-sama!

O-Onee-sama?

Yuzu-chan, listen...

Quiet, everyone.

I know it's sudden, but I have someone to introduce to you all.

Come on in.

What?

I'm Shiramine Shikimi, a transfer student.

I hope to do my best to fit in with you all as soon as possible.

Please take care of me.

Wh-Why are you here?

Are you planning to do something to Seiji-kun again?

Aren't you forgetting something, Akane-chin?

Like your promise with Suo-san?

You do recall that she said she doesn't completely condone your relationship

with Seiji-kyun, right?

For that reason, I've been given a task by Suo-san and Ameisha-san!

Even those two are united on this particular objective.

Objective?

Of course.

They want me to monitor you.

You don't need to be so wary.

I won't do anything, so long as there are no problems.

So you already know Aino and Hiyama, Shiramine?

Yes, and Yuzu-san, as well.

Guri-san is also an acquaintance.

Who is that?

Oh, I see!

Why don't we go next time, then?

Shikimi-san is really cute.

Seems she doesn't have a boyfriend. Should I ask her out?

Come talk with Shikimi-san, Akane!

Huh?

I think Akane-san might hate me.

She's just not interested in anything but Aino-kun.

So, what did you call me up here for?

That innocent act is highly unpleasant!

I know, right?

It's incredibly confining.

What is it you're planning? Why transfer here?

Didn't Akane-tan tell you?

Sh-She did, but...

She was just starting to feel better. This is going too far!

Oh? Is that what you really think?

Wh-What do you mean?

After all, it's like you're telling me not to break up Akane-tan and Seiji-kyun.

Kn-Knock it off!

You're the weird one here, Yuzu-chin.

If you really want Akane-tan, you should just get rid of Seiji-kyun.

You don't want me to interfere, but is it for Akane-tan's sake?

Or is it really for Seiji-kyun's sake?

Yuzu-chin, maybe Seiji-kyun is the one you—

There's no way!

I've always loved Onee-sama and her alone!

Then can't you just leave things as they are?

If nothing's wrong, I won't do anything.

That's what Ameisha-san told me.

You just looked a little lost to me, that's all.

No matter what Mama-sama says,

I have no intention of ever giving up Onee-sama!

Then what about the boy?

H-He is nothing to me!

I actually hate him!

In that case, I could easily have him removed from the picture.

Um... well...

I'll resolve this myself.

I'm not lost.

Second Joint Strategy Meeting

Yay

Akane-san, calm down.

Having that girl at school, so close to you, has me so anxious, I can't stand it!

Akane-san...

I think it'll be all right.

Yuzu?

Even if it's her, I don't believe she'll do anything beyond

what Mama-sama and Suo-san have asked of her.

While there may be some truth to that, she tends to act in ways we can't anticipate.

Shikimi-san does seem to enjoy it when we're in trouble.

Maybe if we show her how well everything is going with us...

Show her everything is going well...

Clakka Clakka Clakka Clakka

That we're an undeniably lovey-dovey couple?

Then all you need to do is kiss me in front of everyone!

Where did that come from?!

Well, we want to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that we're a couple, right?

Besides, I'm always the one doing it.

You're never tried to kiss me.

Y-You can't do that!

She's right! Especially in front of people!

But...

O-Okay, but on one condition.

I'll do anything!

If you and Guri can get along...

Huh?

I really want everyone to get along.

Huh? What's in it for me, then?

I'll treat you to something.

Well, if you insist!

You too, Akane-san—

Akane-san?!

I-I'm sorry!

It was such a shock, I lost consciousness.

I guess it's hopeless, then?

No, no!

Tremble Tremble Tremble

It's simple!

I just have to get al—get al—get... with the little monkey, right?

You just need to stop fighting with her.

Come on, Akane-san! If it means you'll be able to kiss Seiji-san,

it's a small price to pay, right?

Let's get along!

Fine.

I-I'll get along with you.

He's going to kiss Onee-sama?

I don't want to let him do that, but...

Don't think about it so much.

A kiss?

Cultural Festival

We'll be putting on a play for the cultural festival!

Well, we'd never agree on anything if we discussed it,

so I went ahead and decided for us.

Me, me, me! I think it's an outstanding idea!

I want to do a hero show!

Cultural Festival

Actually, I've already prepared the script.

Boo!

Huh? By the way, where's Yuzu-chan?

She went to the nurse's office because she wasn't feeling well.

Come to think of it, she did look unwell earlier.

Now, I'd like to decide the leading roles right away, but this could be a problem...

Male Knight Love Rival Princess

The main characters are the princess, who's the heroine, a male knight,

and a love rival, but that's only three roles.

I know! I think Shiramine-san should be the heroine!

But I couldn't play a leading role...

Good idea!

You'll be fine. We'll all back you up!

W-Well, if everyone is so sure, then I guess I could try it.

And I think Akane-san should play the role of the knight!

Male Knight Love Rival Princess

But that's a male part.

I'd also like to have Akane-san play the part.

What do you say, Akane? Will you do it?

I don't particularly mind.

Yay! She'll do it!

But you have to cast her as the rival.

You don't have to push yourself so hard.

But if I get along with her, you'll kiss me, right?