"Ugh! Please, just stop." Maki sighed in exasperation, her cheeks flushing slightly. Your attempts at flirting greatly annoyed her, and despite her best efforts, embarrassment crept in.

In your presence, Maki's usual cold façade melted away. The fact that you both attended Jujutsu High only heightened her discomfort, and she secretly hoped her sophomore friends wouldn't take notice of you two all alone.

"You're just being annoying." Maki remarked, turning her face away to conceal her awkwardness.