Cheat

I…It seems I am a little bit earlier than when I should be here in the classroom.

6:30 am, says my clock huh?

I'm in the class duty for today, that's why I need to be early but maybe I overdid it a bit.

"Good morning, Tanaka." greeted Suzuki.

Man, the harbinger of disaster to me is here.

"Morning."

"You seem to be a little early than usual, what's up?" asked Suzuki.

"I'm in the class duty. And you?"

"Who knows~" replied Suzuki.

Anyway, I got something up in my sleeves.

"Hehe, Suzuki. This is a perfect timing for a challenge since it's the only two of us here!"

"Hm~ So you prefer if we're alone together, huh?" teased Suzuki.

"It's not like that, I mean we can use the whole classroom for this!! Jeez, Suzuki."

You think you got me with that tactic, huh?!

"So, what's the game we'll be playing?" asked Suzuki.

"Spinning Top!"

Fufu, this is one of my favourite toys to play with. It doesn't look childish or stuff.

Though I practiced a lot of times just to use this, but I am far from perfect.

That's why….. I brought two tops! The other one is rigged though.

I'll make her use the original and I'll use the modified one. I'll switch it without her noticing!

Perfect plan!

"That sounds fun! Mind if I set the rules?" asked Suzuki.

"You sound that you suck at this, though I can't help you in that part, so please go ahead."

Hehe, I know this is a bit of cheating but…

"Then, the top that spins the longest, wins. Simple as that. If you lose, you'll do anything I say." said Suzuki.

"If I win, then you'll have to record a video message saying, "I lost, Tanaka. Huhu.". Is that fine?"

"Seriously, you want me to do that? You're funny!" responded Suzuki.

"W…Whatever! Let's just go with it!"

You don't know what's coming, Suzuki.

"Mind if I start, too? It would make me feel confident." requested Suzuki.

"The stage is yours. Here's the to- What?!"

She brought her own! How?!

I thought she cannot use it!

"Hm~ Probably you're shocked right now because you thought I can't use this properly, am I wrong?" asked Suzuki.

"C….Correct."

Crap, this is bad!

"Here I go, then. Ey! *throws the tied top to the ground*" expressed Suzuki.

I…I can't believe this! And it is spinning nicely!

"30 seconds. You're up. You can use your own top, if you want," said Suzuki.

It's time! Woo, I thought I can't use the rigged one.

"Here I go, take thi-"

"Tanaka, why do you think I came so early?"

"….s…"

What is she asking suddenly?!

"Wah! W…What was that, Suzuki? I was in the middle of launching it!"

"Sssshhh, it's in the middle of spinning."

Come to think of it, Suzuki is... somewhat... cute.

WAIT! What am I saying?! Distraction, distraction!

"Hmm, 34 seconds. That's great, Tanaka!" praised Suzuki.

"Did I just won? I won?"

"Yeah, congratulations!" greeted Suzuki.

Well, it was expected. My top is somehow rigged.

But, I don't feel so satisfied about this.

"I was going opt you in using my top to make sure you do not have any rigged top but I thought that you would not cheat just to win against me, am I right?" asked Suzuki.

Ah, that genuine look. I can't beat that.

I guess this isn't right, after all.

It was unfair to her.

"S…Suzuki, I lost. I used a rigged top."

"O…Oh, cheating just to win, huh? Pretty low, Tanaka….." said Suzuki.

"That's why I'm admitting I was wrong. I'm sorry, I must have disappointed you."

"….is what I wanna say, but since you confessed it, then it's fine." added Suzuki.

I am really feeling guilty at the moment.

Suzuki really trusted me. I think I broke it.

"Hm~ Thinking that you broke my trust, eh? So you value me highly, don't you?" asked Suzuki.

Here she goes again with her teasing.

"Hey Tanaka, don't mind it. You weren't able to stomach what you did, so I guess my trust hasn't been broken because you also revealed it to me and apologized. I'm happy." explained Suzuki.

"I…I guess we're good."

"Hmm, since you lost again, you have to do something for me."

"W…What is it?"

"Try to guess the answer to my question earlier." responded Suzuki.

D….Dammit! That question!

"U….Uhmm…"

"What do you think is the reason I came here early today? Hm? I'll give you two chances. " asked Suzuki.

Heh, the answer is too obvious, Suzuki.

"It's because you wanted to play top with me after all!"

"Enk, 1 lifeline remaining." answered Suzuki.

"But, you have your top with you. You were prepared!"

"I always have this in my bag." replied Suzuki.

W….What!? I didn't expect that.

It's either she is on a class duty or…..just wants to spend time with me.

Like the hell I can answer that one!

I'd tell her the most possible and transparent!

"It's because you are also on a class duty!"

"Enk! 0 lives remaining!" said Suzuki.

"E….Ehhh??! Then, what is…"

"I wonder what's the answer~" teasingly replied Suzuki.

"C'mon, spill it out."

"Hm~Maybe what you're thinking is actually right." answered Suzuki.

Then, that means…..

"Good morning, everyone! Oh, it's just the power couple." greeted Riko.

Saionji Riko, our class president.

"Who's in charge of the class duty? He better clean the board now or Sensei will see this." said Riko.

"Crap! I forgot!"

Tsk, I was too centered in the top challenge.

"Make sure you clean the board nice and green, kay?" asked Riko.

"Yes, pres!"

"So, how did it turn out? Did the two of you have a good time?" whispered Riko.

"Yeah, I didn't expect to witness something so pure." answered Suzuki.

"So pure?" replied Riko.

What are those two murmuring about?

"…so pure that I shouldn't share to others what I saw. Hahaha. Thanks for the top, I guess your suggestion came handy." added Suzuki.

"No worries! Just tell me if you need something for school or even for R-O-M-A-N-C-E." answered Riko.

"Then, I will not hesitate. Thanks." said Suzuki.

I'm really getting the feeling they are talking about me!

"Hey Tanaka, you lost by the way so I have to think of another penalty. What might be a good one, hm~?" rugged Suzuki.

"P…Please have mercy…!"

"Hahaha! I'll think about it~" laughed Suzuki.

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