You were laughing along with your friend, distracted by the conversation, when you suddenly felt a firm hand on your waist. When you turned your face, you found Kenta staring at you with a confident smile.

— Hey, what are you doing here without me? he asked, pulling you a little closer.

Before you could respond, a second hand grabbed your other waist. Hiro appeared at his side, giving Kenta a challenging look.

— Oh, come on, Kenta. I'll stay with her today. — Hiro said, without taking his eyes off you.

— No way, Hiro. You always want to take my place. — Kenta replied, tightening his grip on your waist as if he wanted to mark his territory.

Hiro laughed, clearly teasing.

— Maybe because I'm better at it than you.

• Better? You're just trying to make up for what you don't have. — Kenta said, laughing sarcastically.

You pulled away a little, exasperated.

— Seriously, you two again? Can't you have a day without this competition? — you sighed, looking from one to the other.

Kenta looked at you and smiled, while Hiro did the same, both of you still not ready to give up on the argument.

— Who would you prefer to be by your side? — they both asked at the same time, waiting for his answer.