**Chapter 177: Web of Secrets and Flirtations**

I took a deep breath and turned to Mina, a mischievous glint in my eye. "Mina, truth or dare?" I asked, trying to sound casual. Mina's grin returned, and she looked at me with a spark of anticipation. "Dare," she said, her voice confident. I smiled, a plan forming in my mind. "I dare you to flirt with Sero," I said, my voice low and teasing. Mina's eyes widened in surprise, but then a sly smile spread across her face. She looked over at Sero, who was sitting across the room, looking as stoic as ever. Mina got up from her seat, her movements fluid and deliberate. As she walked over to Sero, I could feel the tension in the room building. Everyone was watching, waiting to see what would happen next. Mina reached Sero's side and sat down next to him, her body language suddenly becoming flirtatious. She leaned in close to Sero, her voice taking on a husky tone. "Hey, Sero, you're looking particularly handsome tonight," she said, her words dripping with sarcasm and playfulness. Sero's expression didn't change, but I could see a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He looked at Mina, his gaze piercing, and for a moment, I thought he was going to brush her off. But then, something unexpected happened. Sero's face softened, ever so slightly, and he looked at Mina with a hint of curiosity. "Is that so?" he asked, his voice low and smooth. Mina's grin grew wider, and she leaned in closer to Sero, her voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "Yes, it's so," she said, her words barely above a whisper. The room fell silent again, with everyone watching the exchange between Mina and Sero. I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy, wondering what Mina was trying to do, and how Sero would react. As the silence stretched out, Amajiki spoke up, his voice filled with amusement. "Well, it looks like Mina's taken her dare to the next level," he said, his words breaking the tension. The game continued, but the atmosphere in the room had become even more charged. Secrets were being revealed, and feelings were being tested. I couldn't help but wonder what other surprises the night had in store for us.