"An Uncomfortable Confession"

Part 7

Tsukasa's grin still plastered on his face, he took a step closer to Nene, his eyes sparkling with mischief. Nene's heart skipped a beat as he got in her face, his breath tickling her skin. "Which one do you think is better! Me or Amane!" he exclaimed, his voice loud and boisterous. Nene's eyes widened in surprise, and she took a step back, her face growing hot. "What do you mean?" she asked, trying to play dumb. Tsukasa's grin only grew wider. "You know! Who would be a better boyfriend! Like who's cuter, and in general better!" he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Amane, who had been watching the exchange with interest, suddenly intervened, bonking Tsukasa on the head. "You don't gotta answer that, Nene, hah!" he said, his voice laced with anxiety. Nene's eyes darted to Amane, who was trying to play it cool, but she could see the worry etched on his face. She couldn't help but tease them, not just because she wanted to see their reactions, but also because she was curious about their feelings. She had a crush on both of them, but she had no idea if they felt the same way. Her shyness had always gotten the better of her, and she had never mustered the courage to confess her feelings. A sly smile spread across her face as she decided to give them unclear answers. "Well, that's a tough one," she said, trying to sound nonchalant. "I mean, you both have your own unique qualities." Tsukasa rubbed his sore head, looking at Nene with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. "Unique qualities? What does that even mean?" he asked, his voice laced with curiosity. Amane, on the other hand, looked like he was holding his breath, his eyes fixed on Nene's face. "Yeah, Nene, what do you mean?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Nene's smile grew wider as she decided to keep them guessing. "Let's just say that I'll have to think about it some more," she said, trying to sound casual. Tsukasa's face fell, but Amane's eyes seemed to gleam with hope. "Okay, take your time," he said, trying to sound nonchalant. The tension between the three of them was palpable, and Nene could feel her heart racing with excitement. She had no idea what she was getting herself into, but she was determined to tease them a little longer. After all, it was fun watching them squirm, and she might just get to see their true feelings.