Chapter 204 - 204: Ai Kitagami, Not Cute Anymore

"Where are you planning to go for summer vacation?"

The three gals were chatting together.

"It's so hot. How about going to the beach, Ai Kitagami? What do you think?"

"I'm fine with anything."

The conversation didn't seem much different from usual, but the blue-haired girl with the ponytail wore a strange expression. She felt that Ai Kitagami's demeanor and attitude had completely changed compared to before. The difference was simply too drastic. Yet Ai Kitagami herself absolutely refused to talk about it.

Sachi also kept her mouth shut, just like Ai Kitagami, leaving Kaho completely in the dark about what had happened.

Little did she know, Sachi's gaze toward Kaho was filled with helplessness.

If Ai Kitagami hadn't taken that bullet that day, you would've been the one in danger.

"Then it's settled—we'll go to the beach... But all my swimsuits are old styles. I need to buy a new one... Ai Kitagami?"

The atmosphere suddenly turned strange.

Ai Kitagami stopped walking, her willow-shaped brows knitting together. She didn't know what was happening to her either. Her thoughts suddenly became chaotic.

Over the past few days after taking the Personality Reversal Pill, she had behaved exceptionally well, living like an ordinary high school girl. She spent time with her friends at school, obeyed the law after classes, never caused trouble for anyone, and didn't bully anyone.

But now, it was as if she had suddenly been hypnotized. She stood there motionless in a daze while countless thoughts flooded her mind.

The effects of the Personality Reversal Pill had finally worn off. The enormous clash between her original personality and the reversed one overloaded her mind in an instant.

"Ai Kitagami?"

Kaho and Sachi turned around and witnessed the dramatic change in their friend's expression.

Her face shifted from confusion...to disbelief...to shock...Then her pale cheeks rapidly turned crimson.

Endless embarrassment, shame, anger, and madness surged through her. Her adorable face flushed so red that it was almost purple. Kaho and Sachi watched the entire transformation unfold before their eyes, inwardly marveling at how quickly and dramatically a person's expression could change.

The gentle look that had been on her face completely disappeared, replaced by overwhelming humiliation and fury. Her emotions had become incredibly unstable.

Of course they had.

Thinking about everything she had done during those days... How could she possibly stay calm? Especially someone like Ai Kitagami, a proud gal.

"Kazuma!! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU————!!!"

That furious roar startled not only Sachi and Kaho, but also every passerby nearby. Everyone instinctively shrank back and hurried away from the white-haired girl whose beautiful face had twisted with rage.

The white-haired gal clutched her head, her lovely features scrunched together.

Just remembering her behavior... Those shameful words she had spoken while her personality was reversed...

She wanted to smash her own head against a wall.

She couldn't believe she had actually said those things.

She ruffled her white hair into a complete mess before hurriedly pulling out her phone and bombarding Kazuma with messages. The realization that she had even willingly exchanged contact information with him back then made her feel even more miserable.

"So, you're finally back to normal?"

"What do you think?!"

"A little slower than I expected."

"You bastard! You're still making sarcastic comments?! Get over here right now! I'm settling this with you today————!"

Kaho was still completely confused, but Sachi seemed to realize something. The blonde gal cautiously observed Ai Kitagami's expression. "Ai Kitagami... is this related to Kazuma-kun?"

"That guy! He actually made me... I'll never forgive him!" Ai Kitagami stomped her foot furiously. "Kaho, Sachi, you two go home first."

"Ai Kitagami..." Sachi looked troubled as she tried to persuade her. "I think it's better if you just talk things out with Kazuma-kun... He's actually a very dangerous person."

A wise person knows when to yield. She wanted to say those words outright, showing just how deeply Kazuma had traumatized her.

Ai Kitagami immediately sensed something was off. She narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "Sachi... your attitude toward him seems pretty strange."

"N-No, not at all. I just think there's no reason to provoke someone dangerous." The blonde girl forced an awkward smile.

"Um... Ai Kitagami... I'll head home first." With that, Sachi hurriedly fled.

This Ai Kitagami really has guts. But is she sure she isn't walking straight into a trap?

Kazuma stood up with the assistance of the two beautiful maid girls.

"No problem. I'll wait for you at school~" After sending the message, he put away his phone. "I'm going back to school for a while."

"I'll go with you, Master." Rurikawa Tsubaki made a move to stand.

"No need. It's nothing serious."

"Then at least let Shijou Anri accompany you, Master."

"I'll be fine alone. Besides, aren't we heading to the Kyushu countryside in a couple of days? You and Anri should stay here and prepare everything."

Kazuma waved his hand and left by himself. He didn't use the Anywhere Door. Instead, he leisurely made his way toward the school, intending to give the white-haired gal a little time to mentally prepare herself.

By the time Kazuma arrived, he saw Ai Kitagami standing there with her hands on her hips, repeatedly tapping her foot against the ground. She looked fierce and obviously impatient after waiting. Not only had she not run away... She had actually arrived before him.

The instant she spotted Kazuma, she lunged toward him like a dog charging at a meat bun.

"Kazuma——————!"

Smack!

Ai Kitagami's small fist was firmly caught in Kazuma's hand. Her strength was insignificant compared to his. Even though she couldn't move at all, she stubbornly refused to give up. The way she flailed and clawed at him was almost... cute.

"I don't know whether you're brave or just simple-minded." With a flick of his wrist, Kazuma pulled her closer. "When you all bullied me before it was just an act. You seriously didn't realize that?"

"What?! An act?!" The white-haired gal's voice rose another octave.

Kazuma sighed helplessly. "You really couldn't tell? Are all gals this simple-minded?"

"You scoundrel! You've been deceiving us from the very beginning! Now I have another reason to settle the score with you!" Ai Kitagami was furious. "I'll never let you off!"

"And how exactly are you planning to do that?" Kazuma grinned mischievously. "It seems you're in a much worse position than I am."

"Not only am I stronger than you... Don't forget I still have leverage over you."

The white-haired girl froze.

"You gave it to me yourself. As for my photos and videos... You deleted every single one of them with your own hands. You're such a thoughtful person. I'm deeply moved~~~"

Ai Kitagami went numb. Those horrifying memories assaulted her mind once again. She felt like she was going insane. "Kazuma!! I'll fight you to the death!"

The determined Ai Kitagami finally broke free—but only because Kazuma released her.

Instead, he casually wrapped an arm around the exasperated girl. The intimate gesture immediately cooled her raging emotions by several degrees.

"Y-You...! What are you doing?! Let go of me!"

"One moment you want to fight me to the death, the next you're telling me to let go. So what exactly do you want?" Kazuma sounded almost innocent as he sighed. "Honestly, Ai Kitagami, You're not cute at all right now."

"Don't call me Ai Kitagami!"

"The gentle and obedient version of you was much cuter. Why can't you be a little more sensible?" Holding the petite girl in his arms, Kazuma gently rubbed her head. "If you were just a little gentler, I wouldn't have teated you like that."

"Sorry I'm not gentle." Ai Kitagami gritted her teeth before glancing away. "If I'm not cute, then why are you still looking for me?"

"Wasn't it you who came looking for trouble with me?" Kazuma blinked. "This is just self-defense. If you hadn't targeted me in the first place I wouldn't have gotten involved with any of you."

Ai Kitagami fell silent, she couldn't refute him. Objectively speaking It really had started because of her. But there was no way she would admit she was wrong. Unable to argue back, she could only grit her teeth.

"I told you not to call me Ai Kitagami!"

This bastard. Not only did he address her so intimately, he had also done countless embarrassing things to her, Including kissing her...

Ahhhhhhh!! That had been her first kiss!

And her body. He had practically touched every part of it. Those terrible memories she had subconsciously sealed away once again flooded her mind. Her head felt like it was about to split apart.

"Ai Kitagami How about we make peace? Let's just forget everything tha t happened. You've already compensated me. And as for those photos... I'll delete them.. I never planned to spread them around anyway, I only kept them for my own enjoyment."

"For my own enjoyment." Those words made Ai Kitagami's face darken.

Even so... She felt slightly relieved inside. But she still couldn't let go of the grudge between them.

She was a gal. Proud, Arrogant, Domineering, how could she simply swallow such humiliation?

"No! If you want to make peace... Then either return my photos and videos... Or... Or lick my shoes... Then I'll forgive you." Ai Kitagami proudly lifted her fair neck like a graceful white swan.

Seeing this, Kazuma revealed a regretful smile. This girl truly had no sense of self-preservation.

It seemed the correction of this arrogant gal wasn't nearly enough. Her gal education would have to continue.

"Ai Kitagami. Since you're determined to stay this uncute, then I have no choice but to shape you into the ideal girl I have in mind."

"W-Wait, you—!"

The moment she realized what Kazuma intended to do, her mouth was covered. Another Personality Reversal Pill was forcibly pushed into her mouth.

The white-haired girl's eyes widened with horror. This guy really showed no mercy. He actually dared to do it again. Ai Kitagami instantly regretted everything. She suddenly realized Sachi had been absolutely right.

Unfortunately. It was already too late. The white-haired gal swallowed another Personality Reversal Pill.

After several seconds of silence, she slowly raised her delicate face. Her clear eyes were filled with sadness. Lowering her head like a timid little hamster, she whispered shyly, "Kazuma-kun. I'm sorry."

"I treated you badly again..."

Ai Kitagami's voice was filled with guilt and self-reproach. No matter how many times Kazuma witnessed this dramatic contrast, it always felt strangely fascinating.

He gently patted her shoulder. "It's okay. I'll slowly turn you into a good girl."

"Kazuma..." Ai Kitagami was deeply moved.

Not only did she call him by his first name, she even shyly reached out and held Kazuma's hand herself. A bashful smile slowly appeared on her face.

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